Childcare Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Learning Center Teacher is responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate education under the direction of the Director in a manner that contributes to the growth and development of children and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School diploma.

· CPR/First Aid certified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· CDA or 12 college hours in Early Childhood Education or Psychology.

· 1 year of Early Childhood Education experience or related field.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Interactions

o Provide a safe and healthy environment for children.

o Maintain teacher/child ratios and group sizes at all times.

o Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.

o Use positive guidance techniques to guide children behavior.

o Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures.

o Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to PRS or to law enforcement.

· Curriculum

o Use developmentally appropriate practices to guide and teach children.

o Create curriculum to meet all the developmental domains of learning for children.

o Co-teach with other staff and use collaboration skills to teach children.

o Maintain an organized, developmentally appropriate classroom.

o Conduct parent conferences on a quarterly basis or as needed.

• Professional Development

o Take initiative in researching resources for needed program skills and knowledge of staff and self.

o Continue education by enrolling in Early Childhood classes to meet NAEYC Education requirements on an annual basis.

o Completes a self-evaluation and creates a Professional Development plan bi-annually.

· Record keeping

o Maintain classrooms records.

o Observe children on an on-going basis and assesses children growth and development according to their milestones.

PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Attend all meetings including staff meetings, parent meetings, and outside trainings.
• Attend Bright Beginnings trainings (if applicable).
• Assist with parent meetings (when needed).
• Act as a floater teacher when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person